Director of Civic Engagement

BridgePoint Associates, LLC.; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Advocacy Organization in Connecticut seeks a Director of Civic Engagement to lead statewide mobilization of supporters for charter schools and drive advocacy campaigns.

The role focuses on recruiting and activating volunteers, organizing coalitions of alumni, families, and educators, and coordinating events and political activities across the state. Regular travel is anticipated to support statewide outreach and campaign efforts.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in political campaigns or nonprofit advocacy.
• Experience working with charter schools or education advocacy groups is preferred.
• Ability to recruit, train, and manage volunteers effectively.
• Demonstrated track record of building campaigns and coalitions within Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Organize communities and build statewide coalitions of alumni, families, educators, and charter school supporters.
• Lead public actions such as events, rallies, canvassing, and outreach campaigns.
• Create and manage planned political campaign activity and advocacy initiatives.
• Establish dashboards and use data to improve campaign execution.
• Cultivate partnerships and coordinate advocacy efforts across the state.

Skills

Campaign experience

Coalition building

Volunteer training

Public advocacy

Data dashboards

Education

Experience with charter schools advocacy

Nonprofit compliance knowledge

Job description

Director of Civic Engagement

Education Advocacy Organization

Connecticut - Hybrid - Ability to travel throughout the state regularly

Salary Range: $130,000 to $160,000 per year with potential flexibility based experience

Terrific Director of Civic Engagement role with an education advocacy organization in Connecticut. The Director of Civic Engagement will be a hands on role integral in strengthening support for public charter schools. They will ensure the success of mobilization andorganization priorities by recruiting and activating supporters across the state.

Responsibilities:

• Organize communities and build coalitions statewide that consist of alumni, families, educators, and supporters of charter schools
• Lead public actions including events, rallies, canvassing, phone/text banks, and other activities
• Create and manage planned political campaign activity
• Establish dashboards and utilize data to improve execution for campaigns
• Cultivate partnerships and coordinate advocacy efforts
• Travel regularly throughout the state

Qualifications:

• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience operating within a political campaign
• Understanding of the charter school landscape; ideally experience working with charter schools or education advocacy groups
• Experience managing and training volunteers
• Demonstrated track record of building campaigns and coalitions in Connecticut
• Understanding of the differences between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations to ensure compliance and accountability
• Ability to regularly travel within the state; driver's license required

Equal Opportunity Employer.